MAM
FCB Ulka appoints Saad Khan as VP for Strategic Planning
MUMBAI – FCB Ulka Advertising today announced the appointment of Saad Khan as strategy planning vice president. Khan has spent over 17 years building brands and has worked with some of the biggest advertising houses in India including Leo Burnett, Lowe Lintas, Dentsu Marcomm and Euro RSCG. In 2011, he founded ‘Marketing Unplugged’ along with Suman Srivastava.
Commenting on Khan’s appointment FCB Ulka Group strategy planning vice chairman Suman Srivastava said, “Khan is one of the most creative planners that I have ever worked with. Many creative people have told me that they love working with Khan because he makes their job easy. To me that is the highest compliment that a planner can get. I have worked with Khan almost continuously for the last 10 years and it is great to have him as part of the strategic planning team at FCB Ulka.”
Speaking on his new role, Khan Khan added, “Excited to be back in the business of advertising after consulting. It is like coming back to the alma mater. There is a lot of energy and fervour at FCB Ulka which is infectious, and this agency culture driven by Rohit Ohri and Suman Srivastava will propel me to do work which is distinctive and brave and will help client businesses stand out and grow.”
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
